Godless Youth

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When I close my eyes

I see a world

in which all people are equal.

Everyone can be

who they want, and decide

how they want to live.

A world in which you don't

have to fear punishment for mistakes.

People have the same opportunities

no matter where they're from,

no matter who their parents are.

There is no envy or jealousy,

no poverty and no wealth,

and no sectors.

No one has to fight.

Not for their lives,

not for possessions,

not for justice.

But when I open my eyes

I see the world for what it is.

Mendacious and cold.

GODLESS YOUTH:

The coaching team welcomes you to

the Rowald Education Performance Camp.

My name is Loreen.

Please hand in all electronic devices

before we leave for the camp.

These new bracelets

will record your bio-data.

We'll evaluate them every evening.

You will not use any kind of technology

during your stay. This may cause

some stress for some of you.

If so, do approach us,

we can medicate this problem.

Additionally, we'll implant a transmitter

under your skin for insurance reasons.

This way we'll be able

to locate you in the area at any time.

You know this is about your future.

Only the best of you

will manage to qualify for one of

the five Rowald universities on earth.

So do your best and help each other

to become the best.

But most importantly,

have fun!

Give it to me!

- Is there a problem?

Ever seen anything like it?

What did Security want from you?

It was just my phone.

I forgot to hand it in.

Thanks.

Zach?

- Yeah.

Ronen? - Yes.

- Get ready. We're leaving soon.

Leyla?

- Here.

And Nadesh. You're in tent number four.

The equipment is down there.

Right. Bernardt, Suri,

Jan and Titus, tent number three.

Have you slept in a tent before? Apparently,

forest noises make the first night difficult.

But my sister says you get used to it.

It's great here.

Ever been in the mountains before?

Almost makes you forget

what it's all about, right? - Yes.

So what is it all about?

Admission?

Right. I almost forgot.

Cut it out. It's important to you too,

or would you prefer a deadbeat state uni?

In tent four, pupil Zacharias.

Very good overall fitness. Always well

above average over the past two years,

nevertheless,

with a downtrend in the last quarter.

He keeps a diary. He's unstable.

Reference group?

Excuse me. His father took his own life.

He's struggling with that.

My sister visited the camp two years ago.

She said they observe us very closely.

They only pick the students

that fit their system. If they want you,

our school's assessment is irrelevant.

So if you were substandard,

you can easily make up for it here.

Need any help?

- I'm fine.

Next in tent four is Ronen.

Solid average. Physically not very fit.

Strikingly high sickness-absence rate.

Clearly someone for the reference group.

Team spirit is what they're looking for.

Individual performances count too, but

the scouts want to see how we work within

a team. - Nadesh, don't worry. We'll manage.

It's great to have you on the team.

Great social skills, physically fit

and significant leadership potential.

I think our focus should be on her.

Any objections?

Are you alright?

Yes. I didn't mean to wake you.

A notebook!

Do you still get those nowadays?

- It's an old one.

What do you write in it?

Just stuff for myself.

Be careful with the mosquitoes.

I've got some bug repellant,

if you need it.

Thanks.

Suri?

- Yes?

You're with Bernardt.

- Bernardt? We're a team.

Nadesh?

You're with Zacharias.

Sambia?

- Zach, Zach!

We're doing the orienteering together.

You were in the athletics team, right?

That was two years ago.

- The winners get 20 points,

but we must stick together.

You have to finish together.

Please listen up everyone.

Every tent will post a guard.

You'll find the allocation list

on the board. We've spotted

some criminals in the forest.

- What?

What do you mean, "criminals"?

Antisocials.

- They're illegals.

People who have left their

designated area and refuse all help.

From the integrated sectors?

- They break the law.

All contact with them is forbidden.

These people are squalid, carry diseases

and they'll try to steal from our camp.

If you see any of them in the forest,

it is your duty to report it to us.

ls that clear?

Yes, of course. - How can they

roam the forest? It's all fenced off.

They will always find a way. - If we all

keep our eyes peeled and work as a team,

there won't be any danger.

Any more questions?

Yes?

Is it true you'll only be

awarding five certificates this year?

You used to give out at least eight!

- You can't do that! - Is it true?

The distribution basis

hasn't been decided yet.

But will there be fewer than usual?

Each day you will find

the results from the clay before.

We'll reshuffle the assignment teams every

day. The process is fair and transparent.

It has proven itself over the years.

Are we clear? Can we get started?

So get going.

Let's go.

Wait!

I think we have to head north.

Oh look,

there's the scanner.

Did you have a good relationship

with your father? - So-so.

I've read a lot about loss and

how it makes us stronger. My grandmother

died last year. We think

losing someone makes us weaker,

but it's not true

- What do you want from me?

I want to help you.

I don't need any help. Leave me alone.

But we're not allowed to separate.

They'll see us go different ways

and deduct points! Zach!

I'm sorry! I didn't mean to hurt you.

Zach, please stop!

We have to stay together!

Oh no. Sh*t.

Do you really live in the forest?

- Hard to imagine, right?

Sambia, hurry! Come on!

Sambia, everything okay? Come on.

Where's your partner?

Our speed was too different.

We got separated. - You're expected

to support each other.

The strong help the weak.

I know.

It was my mistake.

Don't vomit.

They'll deduct points.

They see everything.

What happened? - I got lost.

- You were supposed to stay together.

You're not getting any points.

Go on and register

for tonight's guard duty.

Your turn.

Zach?

Sorry if I was

too inquisitive back in the forest.

It's okay, if you don't want

to talk about your father. I'm sorry.

That's okay.

Are you writing

about the girl in the forest too?

I saw you. She's an illegal, isn't she?

You have to report her, Zach.

Any contact with them is forbidden.

They should be locked up.

They're like animals - Nadesh!

Not a word!

To anyone.

What I write in my diary

is no business of yours.

Yeah, third place!

I'm catching up with you.

Shut up. - Where's Nadesh?

She's slipped all the way down!

Forget him.

He's a romantic. Too soft for all this.

What happened to you yesterday?

Have you seen the ranking?

You're not even in the top ten.

- I'll catch up.

Then hurry up. They don't have

any fixed quota on how many of us

they'll admit. Could be three, none

Bernardt hasn't a clue.

- How do you know?

Connections.

Want some?

Kale and dates.

- Thanks, Titus. I had some.

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